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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,607.91, 23,409.56 and 5,744.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,607.91, 23,409.56 and 5,744.90 is: 8,616.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,607.91 : 23,409.56 = 5,744.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,607.91/23,409.56 = 5,744.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,607.91x = 23,409.56 × 5,744.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,607.91x = 134,485,435.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,485,435.47/15,607.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,616.50

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